S&W 19 vs S&W 19 Carry Comp 

I think the classic 19 is cooler. Call me old school but I love the traditional blue and wood grips.

One advantage not often mentioned of most 3" & 4" barreled revolvers over the 2" and 2.5" barreled models is full length ejector rods.

Excellent comparison video. thank you! Even though the Carry Comp is listed as a 3 inch barrel, it is actually just a 2.5 inch barrel as far as rifling goes. So any defense round you choose, will have the ballistics of a 2.5" barrel, which we all know is significantly different than a 4 inch barrel.

It was so deep blue that you could see your ancesters in it. I L.O.L. and laughed so hard that snot comes out my nose and I pooped just a little.

I'm really enjoying the revolver vids. Thanks 👍

It's not just the blueing that makes the older models more desirable. The lack of that ridiculous Hillary hole/internal lock and much, much slicker feeling action while cycling makes them 10X better.

Sure do miss James!

I think a long overdue comparison video would be comparing the S&W Model 19 Carry Comp against the Colt Cobra .357

I've got an old 2 1/2 inch Model 19 that is priceless to me, but I carry an M&P9 2.0 Compact. Love that 19 though.

any issues with specific ammo? I just purchase one and it shot Remington 38 125 GR and Fiocchi 38 158 GR without issues, but when I tried to shoot Armscor 38 158 GR range ammo, one out 3 would not fire. The Range guy said that ammo has really hard primers. Next issue, when I shot Buffalo Bore 140 grain 357 magnum, they fire all the time, but the casing gets so hot, it won't let the cylinder cycle to the next round and I can't even open or remove the shell, until it cools off, then I have to pry it out. I did shoot Magtech 357 magnum 125 GR with no issues. I ordered Underwood 120 GR and 180 GR loads along with Hornady 125 GR XTP, will try shooting those to see if I get any more issues and if so, I will send it to S&W so they can correct it. They say since these PC revolvers have fine tuned triggers, they can get ammo sensitive, but I don't want an unreliable revolver. Read more

I love my 4" model 19-3. And yes, the finish is amazing. I love the 3" 686+ too. It’s a great carry gun. 7 rounds of .357 are a handful of awesome.

Good stuff James. The "Classic" series of Smiths should 100% be without the internal lock. The 442 and 642 are produced in no-lock versions, and while I have 2 "locked" Smiths (from which I have removed the lock), it takes away from the classic look of the Classic line of pistols (just like it does with all their revolvers).

I miss you man 🙏.

In a self defense situation no one is going to be doing any trigger staging so I wish they would’ve done some more realistic testing to see how the recoil would be doing double taps and not staging the effing triggers. Stupid waste of time. Im looking for a self defense revolver.

Did not know about the old blueing process, the 19 was my very first gun-shop purchase in 1976. $176. Wore it out. I have intended to send it in to have it refurbished but? The world is full of good intentions. 🙈

Do u know what makes the old ones better ? The finish , no Hillary Hole 🔐 not being drilled holes completely thru the top strap ruining the finish on the cylinder, no MIM parts , no sleeved barrel and way better sights and action way way smoother on the older ones ! These new ones are a joke especially for the money there asking , if it was a 400.00 dollar pistol it would be ok I guess 🤷‍♂️

Are you want something I could eventually the first six had the second six loaded and cropped down

I bought the 2.5 inch barrel and was lucky to find one , the grip has been replaced with the rubber one there’s not enough grip with the laminated one

How do you guys feel about the fact that the barrel on the comp is not a solid one piece heavy lug?

So which one Smith & Wesson model 19 carry comp or the Colt Python?!?

Pretty good shoot'n guys! ✌

Very cool James I've been looking at both those 19's for a few weeks trying to decide.

I've been wanting one of the Carry Comp M19's since they first came out. Great video and great shooting, guys!

The 19 Carry Comp looks very much like the 586 L Comp. L Comps are 7 shooters. I'm still a newbie shooter and my accuracy is so much better with it than say with my Glock. It's a fantastic revolver. I'm not sure if it's because it's out of their performance center category, but I'm incredibly impressed with it.

God I want one of those carry comps

RIP JY

I have one of the old Model 19s with the original 4 inch barrel, pinned and recessed, plus the target hammer and trigger. I plan to keep that one. Shoots like they all did, very well. Still I carry my semi-auto's, usually Glock, for defense. Still love these revolver videos. Good to see Yeager bend just a little bit. There are a lot of us older guys who started off on revolvers back before there were a lot of good lighter carry semi-autos.

I carried 19's and 15's on duty for years.Great guns and i still have a few. Danny Hayes LEO.

Good to see Clyde and you out there with the wheelguns, mod 19 4" is my favorite wheelgun but the 586 4" is a close second. On a second note the assholes sure get butt hurt easy when the can't tell from a video what angle Clyde is holding the gun.

Cool RIP James

The old blue is beautiful I've got an old S&W model 57 no dash 41 mag I love that thing !!! Pretty nice groups good shooting !!

Very good, I enjoyed the discussion.

I own and sometimes carry a 19-2. At the range I stick with .38 Special as it’s an old revolver.

Dang it now I have to get another 19! On a serious note Iv been looking for this same gun for years now. How’s the carry comp holding up an is the performance center trigger “good” for whatever that means?

My dad carried a S&W 686 as a police officer till his retirement in 2000. He carried a 19 before the 686 came out. I have the gun and enjoy the hell out of shooting it.

The same 2 I went to a gun shop to order 💯. Hopefully, I'll get some good news about being able to order it❓With the right holster, I feel either is conceable for carry. The carry comp model 19 is a sexy beast 💯. Even thou it cost more I hope it's available 🆕 from Smith N Wesson 🤝

Can't decide on the 19 carry comp, or the 66-8.

Both are nice for sure, but if I’m wanting the carry comp why not just get a 3inch 586 or 686? Otherwise the NM 19 would be my choice.

Question...you had a misfire and pulled the trigger again. I’ve seen that a lot on You Tube. It’s an advantage of a revolver, doesn’t fire, go to the next round. What if it’s a hang fire and all you did was move a round that could go off to a different location?

Loving these revolver videos!

The carry comp is really cool but I would rather have a 19-4 or older p&r with a 2.5 inch barrel or a 3 inch 66

I couldn’t decide which one to buy....so I purchased both of them.......model 19 & 66.

I know James loves that .357 Magnum🙄

I wish they had the 3" barrel in the 66.

Nice to see my revolver groups stack up nicely with 2 great shooters

I have noticed the grips on my new production Model 29 are thinner than the older guns from 20+ years ago. Thinner grips are noticeably more painful than the thicker ones. Is it the same with the 19s?

Crap! I'm doing the same. Low and left with mine.

Good video im considering purchasing a s&w 19 classic

S&W Model 19 Classic or Ruger GP100 Match Champion?

I hate mag tech .357. I’ve had nothing but issues with them.

glad to see him back on youtube hope he makes more videos like this and just stay away from controversial subject that can blow out of proportion.